# Greystone Wines Nor'wester Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Greystone Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Canterbury, New Zealand
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** thyme, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blood orange, chocolate, smoke, earth, forest floor

## About this wine

The Greystone Wines Nor'wester Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury, New Zealand. Greystone Wines, founded in 2000 by the Thomas family, is dedicated to regenerative organic farming practices on their limestone-rich estate. Winemaker Dom Maxwell's philosophy centers on allowing the vineyard's unique terroir to shine through, utilizing natural winemaking techniques. The vineyards were established in 2004 on limestone and clay hills.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards planted in 2004 on limestone and clay hills.
- Certified 100% organic and committed to regenerative farming.
- Winemaker Dom Maxwell named NZ Winemaker of the Year 2018.
- Uses natural winemaking, including vineyard ferments with wild yeasts.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and soft tannins complement lighter proteins like chicken and duck without overpowering them. Herbal notes in the wine find echoes in dishes featuring thyme or rosemary, while the subtle fruitiness can bridge with fruit-based sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

Greystone Wines practices natural winemaking, including fermentation initiated by wild yeasts captured from the vineyard. The estate is managed under certified organic and regenerative farming principles. The winemaking approach is characterized by minimal intervention, aiming to highlight the distinctiveness of each vineyard parcel and the regional terroir.